Jean Phillips Cheek

April 25, 2006

YORKTOWN — Jean Phillips Cheek, 72, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2006.

Born August 30, 1933 in Siler City, N.C., she spent most of her life raising three children, with her husband, Earl, in York County. Jean was a full-time mom who embodied selflessness to her community, church and children. She had an attentive ear, a compassionate heart, and a kind word for anyone in need. In many ways, her love was the mortar that made her family strong.

Jean is survived by three children, Mitchell Cheek and his wife, Valerie, Kenny Cheek and his wife, Gail and Annette Zimmerman and her husband, Dave and eight grandchildren, Jeremy, Carrie, Joshua, Kristie, Hannah, Troy, Tiffany and Noah.

It is said that love is patient and kind, never giving up, always hopeful, and enduring through any circumstance. All who knew her, have shared in this kind of love and walked away encouraged to attempt the same. Friend, we thank you for your laughter; Mamaw, we give thanks for your warm embrace; Mom, we give thanks for you.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at the funeral home with Pastor Gary Stewart officiating. Interment will be private.